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If you’ve been reading our narrative history of the Tudor Dynasty, you may have seen a reference to the Star Chamber. Perhaps you’ve already heard the term, and associated it…

A portrait of Lorenzo de Medici painted by Raphael is set to go up for auction on July 5th at Christie’s. The painting is expected to sell for as much…

There are a few great figures from our past whose towering presence has changed the course of history. And then there are the faithful friends who served those great figures,…

The shy, pleasingly plump young lady that Henry VIII had married matured into an attractive woman with a regal bearing who became very popular with the people of England. Only…

Contrary to popular belief, the medieval era was not a long dark time when creativity and scholarship went on vacation. Rather, some of the most profound and fascinating pieces of…

Castle of the Day for April 30 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval

An introduction to the life of Charlemagne and his impact on European history.

When Henry VIII succeeded to the throne, his accession was hailed with universal acclamation.

The Goliards were wandering scholars devoted to adventure and the good life. The Goliards produced the earliest known preserved examples of secular music.

Castle of the Day for May 4 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval

Catherine was the first wife of Henry VIII of England. Her refusal to go quietly when Henry sought to annul their marriage and the political connections that bolstered her position played a significant role in Henry’s break with the Catholic Church.

Medieval History Site of the Day for May 3 A different website is featured every day of the year here

A review by your Guide of the handy reference work covering all aspects of the Templar Knights.

Portrait of Henry VII by Michael Sittow, c. 1500

Portrait of Elizabeth by an unknown artist, c. 1500

Portrait of Arthur Tudor by an unknown artist, c. 1500.

Events that took place on May 2nd throughout medieval history.

Castle of the Day for May 3 A different castle is featured every day of the year here at the Medieval

How knowledge and learning survived in the Middle Ages.

Events that took place on May 5th throughout medieval history.

Portrait of Catherine of Aragon about the time she came to England, by Michel Sittow.

Portrait of Henry as a child by an unknown artist.

Events that took place on May 4th throughout medieval history.

Henry VIII’s political maneuverings resulted in a break with the Catholic Church and the launch of the English Reformation.

Events that took place on May 3rd throughout medieval history.